New Zealand police hunt 'active shooter' after gunman opens fire at mosque

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Media reported that a gunman opened fire inside a mosque in Christchurch’s Hagley Park district.

WELLINGTON - New Zealand police were hunting “an active shooter” in the centre of Christchurch city on Friday after a gunman opened fire at a mosque inflicting several casualties.

“Police are responding with its full capability to manage the situation, but the risk environment remains extremely high.” Media said shots had been fired near a mosque and a witness told broadcaster One News that he had seen three people lying on the ground, bleeding outside the building.

 

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